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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,612.20, 64,348.68 and 31,584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,612.20, 64,348.68 and 31,584.28 is: 43,602.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,612.20 : 64,348.68 = 31,584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,612.20/64,348.68 = 31,584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,612.20x = 64,348.68 × 31,584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,612.20x = 2,032,406,726.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,406,726.75/46,612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,602.46

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